10 Most Prescribed Medication in the World

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1. Atorvastatin

Total prescriptions: 114,509,814

Easily topping the list of the 25 most prescribed drugs in the world is Atorvastatin, generally sold under the brand name Lipitor, which is owned by Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE). The medicine is sold to prevent cardiovascular diseases and treat abnormal lipid levels, and is administered orally. It is on the list of the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines.

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